Roni Avinadav, PhD

About

Psychologist in New York, NY. Works with Relationship Issues, Life Transitions and Stress. Sees clients in person and online. Takes some insurance plans; see the full list below. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Relationship Issues
• Life Transitions
• Stress Management
• Anxiety
• Bisexual
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Divorce
• Grief
• Lesbian
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• Self Esteem
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• Integrative approach
• InterpersonalA structured, time-limited therapy focused on relationships and life events, such as conflict, loss or big role changes, and how they affect mood.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Support/Psychoeducation Group
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Bisexual, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Lesbian, LGBTQ+, Marital and Premarital, Men's Issues, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues

Insurance

UMR (Mount Sinai Employees), Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $300, couple sessions $400; sliding scale available

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Wire, Zelle

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Derner Institute, Adelphi University

Other offices

286 5th Avenue, New York, 10001

Education & qualifications